Here's a list of related sites elsewhere on the internet:
The links below all open in a new window, and are listed in no particular order. Most focus on environmental issues
such as global warming and climate change, but others deal with broader topics as well. I'm including them here because they're all relevant to the topics discussed on this site in one way or
another. I'll add more as I discover them, since new ones come on-line all the time. If you know of a site you'd link to see included in this list, feel free to suggest it. Visit the
Contact the author section to find out how to do that.
Flood Maps: The ultimate on-line resource for visualizing the changes
global warming can bring. It's a interactive map that allows you to see what the world would look like after the ice caps have melted enough to cause a significant rise in sea levels. Use the arrows to
find where you live, zoom in, zoom out—even select the depth of coastal flooding (listed in meters). An immensely helpful tool created by a brilliant programmer. If only it had been on-line when I was
writing this book! See it for yourself at: http://flood.firetree.net/
Forecast Earth: The on-line home of The Weather Channel's weekly show
on climate change, Forecast Earth. Kudos to them for being one of the few media outlets presenting regular reports on this issue. What I like best about the show is that they present both sides of just
about every topic. Yes, that means they offer air time to climate skeptics as well--which is what I call good journalism. There's lots of video clips you can view on-line to see what I mean. Dr. Heidi
Cullen, the show's host, has a blog there as well. Check it all out at: http://climate.weather.com/
David Suzuki Foundation: Like most kids, I grew up glued to the TV.
One of my favorite shows was the CBC's popular and long-running series, The Nature of Things, hosted by David Suzuki. An accomplished scientist and environmentalist, he now has his own foundation and a
great web site full of useful information and tips, with a wealth of up-to-date news. Well worth a visit, especially if you're too far from Canada (as I am now) to catch him on the air. Learn more at:
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/
Stop Global Warming: If you're looking for a good, all-round site
to learn more about climate change and what you can do to help, I'd highly recommend this one. It's easy to navigate, full of useful tips, and even has multimedia content. There's also a section featuring recent
environmental headlines so you can keep up with the latest news. If you're new to this issue, you might want to make this your first stop. Whoever designed it did a nice job. Find it at:
http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/
Dr. Helen Caldicott: If I had to pick one person that I admire the most,
it would be this woman. Winner of a Nobel Peace prize, accomplished physician, and long-time anti-nuclear activist, she's written quite a few insightful and important books. There's a full list of her books and achievements on her site,
and even articles she's written that you can read on-line. If you don't already know who she is, you should. The world desperately needs more people like her. Get to know her at:
http://www.helencaldicott.com/
Who Killed the Electric Car?: Add this to your "must see"
movie list if you haven't already seen this brilliant documentary. It's a perfect example of how we already have the technology to combat climate change, but corporate interests intent on cashing in on fossil fuels are
willing to do anything to prevent our moving toward a more sustainable world. It's a bold indictment of the auto industry, oil companies, and government combined. There's a free preview you can watch on-line,
and lots of other useful info on the site. Put the pedal to the metal and race over to: http://www.sonyclassics.com/whokilledtheelectriccar/
Grist: An excellent source for environmental news, opinion, and humor. There' even an advice
column! They also feature weekly podcasts, and some useful guidelines on "How to talk to a climate skeptic" (click to go directly to that section). I'm sure
you'll find this site as well designed as it is well written. Have a look at: http://grist.org/
P. D. Publishing: If you liked my book, you'll be glad to know that my publisher has lots
of other interesting titles to choose from. In a world full of ever more frequent corporate mega-mergers and homogenized media content, you'll find them an oasis of diverse voices. You can browse through their catalogue and read sample
chapters on-line at: http://www.pdpublishing.com/books.html
